Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in MediaWiki Affects Multiple Versions
CVE-2023-51704

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Mediawiki
Status
Mediawiki
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 December 2023

What is CVE-2023-51704?

A vulnerability exists in MediaWiki, affecting versions before 1.35.14, 1.36.x through 1.39.x before 1.39.6, and 1.40.x before 1.40.2. An issue in the logging component, specifically in RightsLogFormatter.php, allows for malicious group-*-member messages to trigger XSS on the Special:log/rights page. This can lead to unauthorized script execution in the contexts of users who view the logs, potentially compromising user sessions and exposing sensitive information.

References

https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T347726
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/04/msg0...
mailing-list
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-ann...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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